Independent Banker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Under the leadership of CEO Randell Leach, Beneficial State Bank is pursuing an ambitious mission of financial activism and strong corporate values. The idea that community banking can be a force for positive change is at the heart of Beneficial State Bank, which engages its customers through financial activism.

Oakland 153

Oakland Community Community Bank Leadership 153

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

ICBA inaugurated its Community Banker of the Year award program this year to recognize the exceptional work of the individual employees of ICBA member community banks. The association accepted nominations online throughout the month of September, allowing anyone to recommend a community banker for consideration.

Community 116

Community Wyoming Oakland Regional 116

Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

“I love being around people, and people are what community banking is all about.” Shirley Nelson, Summit Bank. Overcoming various long odds over the years, Shirley Nelson launched and then grew a thriving California community bank. Shirley Nelson , Summit Bank. Bank Headquarters: Oakland, Calif.

Oakland 98

Oakland Community Bank Community Industry 98

Abrigo

APRIL 28, 2016

This year’s National Small Business Week , themed “SBA: Dream Big, Start Small,” will include special events in Atlanta, New York, Denver, Phoenix, San Jose, Oakland and Washington, D.C. As Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said, it was small businesses that powered our recovery after the Great Recession.

National 150

National San Jose Los Angeles United States 150

CFPB Monitor

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

The CFPB announced the appointment of new members to its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, and Credit Union Advisory Council. New members to the Consumer Advisory Board will serve three-year terms and new members to the Community Bank and Credit Union Advisory Councils will serve two-year terms.

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Groups Los Angeles San Francisco Community Bank 60